scaffold

• Nom désignant une structure temporaire utilisée pour supporter les travailleurs et les matériaux pendant la construction, l'entretien ou la réparation d'un bâtiment ; désigne aussi historiquement une plateforme utilisée pour les exécutions.

A noun referring to a temporary structure used to support workers and materials during construction, maintenance, or repair of a building; also historically refers to a platform used for executions.

1. Execution platformB2formal

   A raised platform used for the public execution of criminals, typically by hanging or beheading.

   Échafaud d'exécution

   • The condemned prisoner was led to the scaffold.
   • The crowd gathered to watch the execution on the scaffold.
   • Historically, scaffolds were erected in town squares for public executions.

   Synonymesgallowsgibbet

2. Construction structureB1formal

   A temporary structure of poles and planks erected around a building to provide a working platform for builders, painters, or repair workers.

   Échafaudage de chantier

   • Workers erected a scaffold around the old church for repairs.
   • The painter fell from the scaffold and broke his leg.
   • The scaffold was dismantled after the building was finished.

   Synonymesframeworkgantryplatformscaffoldingstaging

• Verbe signifiant équiper ou soutenir à l'aide d'échafaudages, ou structurer un apprentissage ou un développement de manière progressive et accompagnée.

A verb meaning to provide or support with a scaffold, or to structure learning or development in a gradual, supportive manner.

1. Provide with a scaffold for supportB2formal

   To erect or provide a temporary structure of scaffolding for supporting workers and materials during construction, repair, or decoration.

   Équiper d'un échafaudage

   • The construction crew scaffolded the building before starting the renovation.
   • They scaffolded the entire facade to allow painters to work safely.
   • The workers scaffolded the damaged wall to prevent it from collapsing.